Lohrman on Security
OCTOBER 3, 2021
The Cyber Incident Notification Act of 2021 would require reporting cyber incidents impacting critical infrastructure to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) within 24 hours.
Bleeping Computer
OCTOBER 3, 2021
Fredrick Brown, a former U.S. Army contrractor, was sentenced today to 151 months in prison after admitting to his role in a conspiracy that targeted thousands of U.S. servicemembers and veterans and caused millions of dollars in losses. [.].
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Security Affairs
OCTOBER 3, 2021
Experts warn that CVE-2021-38647 OMIGOD flaws affect IBM QRadar Azure and can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. The Open Management Infrastructure RPM package in the IBM QRadar Azure marketplace images is affected by a remote code execution vulnerability tracked as CVE-2021-38647. CVE-2021-38647 is one of the four vulnerabilities in the Open Management Infrastructure (OMI) software, collectively tracked as OMIGOD , that were first reported by Wiz’s research team.
CyberSecurity Insiders
OCTOBER 3, 2021
US President Joe Biden’s administration has plans to unite over 30 nations to launch a collective fight against ransomware threats and other cyber crime. The meeting is said to take place only by the end of this month and will be hosted by the White House’s National Security Council on a virtual note. Highly placed sources from the white house report that the collective meeting will take place in order to improve law enforcement collaboration and will also discuss ways to stop illegal use of Cry
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How many people would you trust with your house keys? Chances are, you have a handful of trusted friends and family members who have an emergency copy, but you definitely wouldn’t hand those out too freely. You have stuff that’s worth protecting—and the more people that have access to your belongings, the higher the odds that something will go missing.
McAfee
OCTOBER 3, 2021
The increasing prevalence of ransomware tops the findings of the McAfee Enterprise Advanced Threat Research Report: October 2021 released today. While ransomware continues to hold cybersecurity headlines hostage, so much has changed since our last threat report. After shutting down the Colonial Pipeline, DarkSide created the appearance of walking away after attracting government scrutiny, thinking we would miss the (alleged) connection to BlackMatter.
CyberSecurity Insiders
OCTOBER 3, 2021
Google Play Store, a platform where android smart phone users can shop for apps, has hit the headlines for all wrong reasons. According to a research carried out by Mobile security firm ZIMPERIUM, scammers targeted over 2.5 billion Google Android phone users last years to make millions through click-bait scams. Cybersecurity Insiders has learnt that in such modus operandi of click-bait scam, the hackers hosted some 200 apps on Google Play Store and enticed the user from downloading them.
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Security Affairs
OCTOBER 3, 2021
The Biden administration announced it will work with 30 countries, including NATO allies and G7 partners, to curb global cybercrime. U.S. President Joe Biden announced that the US will work with 30 countries to curb cybercrime and dismantle ransomware gangs that are targeting organizations worldwide. “This month, the United States will bring together 30 countries to accelerate our cooperation in combatting cybercrime, improving law enforcement collaboration, stemming the illicit use of cry
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 3, 2021
via the textual amusements of Thomas Gx , along with the Illustration talents of Etienne Issartia and superb translation skillset of Mark Nightingale - the creators of CommitStrip ! Permalink. The post CommitStrip ‘In Emergency Conditions’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 3, 2021
Proofpoint researchers reported that TA544 threat actors are behind a new Ursnif campaign that is targeting Italian organizations. Proofpoint researchers have discovered a new Ursnif baking Trojan campaign carried out by a group tracked as TA544 that is targeting organizations in Italy. The experts observed nearly 20 notable campaigns distributing hundreds of thousands of malicious messages targeting Italian organizations.
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 3, 2021
The Cyber Incident Notification Act of 2021 would require reporting cyber incidents impacting critical infrastructure to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) within 24 hours. The post Senate Bill Would Mandate Reporting Infrastructure Data Breaches appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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In a recent study, IDC found that 64% of organizations said they were already using open source in software development with a further 25% planning to in the next year. Most organizations are unaware of just how much open-source code is used and underestimate their dependency on it. As enterprises grow the use of open-source software, they face a new challenge: understanding the scope of open-source software that's being used throughout the organization and the corresponding exposure.
CyberSecurity Insiders
OCTOBER 3, 2021
SAN JOSE, Calif.–( BUSINESS WIRE )–McAfee Enterprise today released its Advanced Threat Research Report: October 2021 , examining cybercriminal activity related to ransomware and cloud threats in the second quarter of 2021. With the shift to a more flexible pandemic workforce and the highly publicized Colonial Pipeline attack, cyber criminals introduced new – and updated – threats and tactics in campaigns targeting prominent sectors, such as Government, Financial Services and Enterta
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 3, 2021
Our thanks to DEFCON for publishing their tremendous DEFCON Conference Biohacking Village videos on the groups' YouTube channel. Permalink. The post DEF CON 29 Biohacking Village – Aaron Guzman’s ‘OWASP & CSA IoT Impacting Medical Security’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 3, 2021
A new round of the weekly Security Affairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. If you want to also receive for free the international press subscribe here. Threat actors exploit a flaw in Coinbase 2FA to steal user funds Flubot Android banking Trojan spreads via fake security updates Th Tim’s RED Team Research reports 3 new CVEs, two of which in 4G/5G Baby died at Alabama Springhill Medical Center due to cyber attack Hyd
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 3, 2021
Will Apple AirTag’s replace malicious payload USB drops? Details on Private Relay and Hide My Email features included with iCloud+, and a fun discussion about Amazon’s Astro robot and the Ring camera drone! ** Links mentioned on the show ** Apple AirTag Bug Enables ‘Good Samaritan’ Attack [link] What Is Apple iCloud+? [link] Apple’s New […]. The post Apple AirTag Good Samaritan Attack, iCloud+, Amazon Astro Dog and Ring Camera Drone appeared first on The Shared Security Show.
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Within the past few years, ransomware attacks have turned to critical infrastructure, healthcare, and government entities. Attackers have taken advantage of the rapid shift to remote work and new technologies. Add to that hacktivism due to global conflicts and U.S. elections, and an increased focus on AI, and you have the perfect recipe for a knotty and turbulent 2024.
Spinone
OCTOBER 3, 2021
Similar to two-factor authentification, Google Workspace 2-Step Verification provides additional protection for your Google Workspace. These methods are necessary to prevent your original account from being hacked. Learn what these methods are, how to use them and what’s the difference between them. Why is Two-step Verification Important for Google Workspace Security?
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 3, 2021
You can integrate your Acunetix Premium account with GitHub for issue management and for CI/CD purposes. This article shows how to configure your GitHub account and how to integrate with it in Acunetix Premium for CI/CD. If you want to know how to integrate with. Read more. The post Integrating Acunetix with GitHub for CI/CD appeared first on Acunetix.
Spinone
OCTOBER 3, 2021
In 2021, backups are part of the necessary tech stack of any business. They help preserve data in case of data loss and malware attack, as well as to comply with the laws and regulations. These tools must be both cost-effective and simple to use. We picked 6 cloud backup solutions for business with the […] The post 6 Cloud Backup Solutions for Business first appeared on SpinOne.
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 3, 2021
What is your organization’s approach to security events? For many organizations, each security alarm is treated with the same urgency as a fire. While a sense of urgency is good, the ensuing panic that occurs is not a recipe for longevity. The constant shifting of attention from one emergency to the next is fatiguing; it can often […]… Read More. The post Conquering the Taproot of Cybersecurity appeared first on The State of Security.
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The healthcare industry has massively adopted web tracking tools, including pixels and trackers. Tracking tools on user-authenticated and unauthenticated web pages can access personal health information (PHI) such as IP addresses, medical record numbers, home and email addresses, appointment dates, or other info provided by users on pages and thus can violate HIPAA Rules that govern the Use of Online Tracking Technologies by HIPAA Covered Entities and Business Associates.
Spinone
OCTOBER 3, 2021
Similar to two-factor authentification, G Suite 2-Step Verification provides additional protection for your Google Workspace. These methods are necessary to prevent your original account from being hacked. Learn what these methods are, how to use them and what’s the difference between them. Why is Two-step Verification Important for G Suite Security?
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 3, 2021
via FOCI '21: Proceedings of the ACM SIGCOMM 2021 Workshop on Free and Open Communications on the Internet ( SIGCOMM FOCI '21 ), and in aasociation with the University of Maryland and censorship.ai , comes Kevin Bock’s, Gabriel Naval’s, Kyle Reese’s and D ave Levin’s ' Even Censors Have a Backup: Examining China’s Double HTTPS Censorship Middleboxes paper and video.
WIRED Threat Level
OCTOBER 3, 2021
Apple has reportedly known about the exploit for months.
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 3, 2021
Our thanks to DEFCON for publishing their tremendous DEFCON Conference Biohacking Village videos on the groups' YouTube channel. Permalink. The post DEF CON 29 Biohacking Village – Alex Hoekstra’s ‘Open Source Vaccine Developer Kits VDKs’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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The losses companies suffered in 2023 ransomware attacks increased by 74% compared to those of the previous year, according to new data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The true figure is likely to be even higher, though, as many identity theft and phishing attacks go unreported. Ransomware attackers can potentially paralyze not just private sector organizations but also healthcare facilities, schools, and entire police departments.
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